Jo Matthews

Jo Matthews, MA, is a knowledgeable Research Department Specialist at United Auto Workers since August 2021, providing support across various aspects of collective bargaining, contract negotiations, financial analysis, and data analytics. Prior experience includes serving as International Officer's Secretary IV at THE INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED AUTOMOBILE, AIRCRAFT AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA from April 2019 to July 2021, where responsibilities included research assignments, administrative tasks, and software proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Jo's background also includes roles as a Temporary Employee in several UAW departments, a Medical Claims Analyst at Chubb, an Office Manager at Performance Fiberglass, and an Assistant Manager at Taco Bell. Educational qualifications feature a Master of Business Administration in Financial Accounting and Management from Wayne State University (2022-2025), a Strategic Corporate Research Certificate from Cornell University (2022), a Master of Arts in Employment and Labor Relations from Wayne State University (2019-2021), and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Minor in German from Wayne State University (2007-2009).